Help with Forces: Calculate Horizontal Stopping Force

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving forces, specifically the calculation of the horizontal stopping force of a car. The scenario includes a car with a specified mass and initial speed, which comes to a stop over a given distance on a level road.

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  • Participants discuss the use of work-energy principles and kinematic equations to analyze the problem. There are attempts to relate force, mass, and acceleration, as well as inquiries about the normal force and its relationship to frictional force.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different formulas and concepts related to the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of work-energy principles and kinematic equations, but there is no explicit consensus on the approach to take.

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Participants mention additional scenarios, such as stopping distance on an incline, which introduces further complexity to the discussion. There are indications of urgency in seeking formulas and assistance.

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Help with forces!

I need help with this, I've been trying but I don't understand it. Can anyone help me? :frown: :confused:

A 830.0 kg car traveling on a level road at 27.0 m/s (60.5 mi/hr) can stop, locking its wheels, in a distance of 61.0 m (200.1 ft). Find the size of the horizontal force which the car applies on the road while stopping.

 
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try [tex]W = \Delta K[/tex]
 
I don't know how is exactly that formula, but I find one, maybe it's the same.

F=m*a

[tex]a= (v^2-v_{i}^2)/(2* \Delta x)[/tex]


Now I have other problem

Find the stopping distance of that same car when it is traveling up a 19.9° slope, and it locks its wheels while traveling at 33.5 m/s (75.0 mi/hr). Assume that [tex]\mu_k[/tex] does not depend on the speed.
 
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please help me, this is urgent...
Any formulas will be helpful
 
1. What's the normal force exerted on the ground upon the car?
2. How is the magnitude of frictional force related to the magnitude of the normal force?
 

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